Government Spending - Ranking 1979
Year
In 1979, Niger (9.18%), India (12.31%), and Mexico (13.17%) ranked highest in government spending among all countries. Israel ranked lowest at 59.44%.
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Niger | 9.18% | -2.9% |
| 2nd | India | 12.31% | +9.3% |
| 3rd | Mexico | 13.17% | +4.0% |
| 4th | Indonesia | 13.27% | +7.0% |
| 5th | Peru | 13.33% | -14.9% |
| 6th | Thailand | 13.97% | +7.2% |
| 7th | Korea | 14.41% | +7.7% |
| 8th | Dominican Republic | 14.84% | +36.8% |
| 9th | Singapore | 15.42% | +0.4% |
| 10th | Japan | 15.73% | +4.6% |
| 11th | Kuwait | 16.33% | -33.4% |
| 12th | Switzerland | 17.04% | +0.6% |
| 13th | Uruguay | 18.14% | -15.5% |
| 14th | Türkiye | 18.72% | +16.6% |
| 15th | United States | 18.92% | -1.1% |
| 16th | South Africa | 19.27% | +1.2% |
| 17th | Greece | 20.26% | -0.9% |
| 18th | Costa Rica | 21.28% | +3.6% |
| 19th | Cyprus | 22.50% | -5.2% |
| 20th | Spain | 22.54% | +7.5% |
| 21st | Chile | 23.65% | -10.2% |
| 22nd | Australia | 23.67% | -3.3% |
| 23rd | Iceland | 23.81% | +4.5% |
| 24th | Germany | 24.16% | -1.8% |
| 25th | Mauritius | 24.50% | +0.6% |
| 26th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 25.90% | -11.5% |
| 27th | Portugal | 25.98% | -0.7% |
| 28th | Finland | 25.99% | -0.7% |
| 29th | Tunisia | 28.34% | +4.5% |
| 30th | European Union | 30.77% | +2.0% |
| 31st | Luxembourg | 32.76% | +2.8% |
| 32nd | Denmark | 32.86% | +4.7% |
| 33rd | Austria | 33.45% | -1.6% |
| 34th | Sweden | 33.52% | +5.0% |
| 35th | Norway | 33.53% | +0.5% |
| 36th | New Zealand | 33.84% | -0.9% |
| 37th | United Kingdom | 33.98% | -1.5% |
| 38th | Italy | 35.65% | +5.4% |
| 39th | France | 35.83% | +1.1% |
| 40th | Ireland | 36.92% | +4.4% |
| 41st | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 38.95% | +4.0% |
| 42nd | Netherlands | 44.65% | +3.1% |
| 43rd | Israel | 59.44% | +12.5% |
FAQ
Which country has the highest government spending in 1979?▾
Niger has the highest government spending in 1979 at 9.18%.
Which country has the lowest government spending in 1979?▾
Israel has the lowest government spending in 1979 at 59.44%.
How many countries are ranked by government spending?▾
43 countries have government spending data for 1979.
What are the top 3 countries by government spending?▾
1. Niger (9.18%), 2. India (12.31%), 3. Mexico (13.17%).